For those of us who don't want to fork out the small fortune required to buy a Ronaldo or Messi, there are players who are cheap because they aren't popular or don't seem good, but are actually world-class players in disguise. Many of you will find your own little gem on your own, but here is a list of 8 of the best players you can buy for a low price.
| Player | Club/Nationality | Position | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omefabi Martins | Newcastle United/Nigerian | ST | Martins is one of the fastest players on FUT09, with or without training. When fully trained, he is an absolute speed-demon. If his speed isn't his best trait, then his shooting certainly is. I would buy him in a heartbeat if I were just starting out, and I always keep him on the bench of my world-class squad. |
| John Carew | Aston Villa/Norwegian | ST | Carew is the full package; unbelievably strong, very quick, and an excellent finisher, in the air or on the ground. Carew will shove off most defenders and his pace is a force to be reckoned with, despite his size. |
| Diego Klimowicz | VfL Bochum/Argentinian | ST | Another striker. Klimowicz is like Carew, but is a bit taller, but just about as strong overall. As you might expect for a 6'3 guy, he is also a formidable threat in the air, but is also a cool finisher on the ground. |
| Micah Richards | Manchester City/English | CB | Richards is an incredibly pacy center back who uses mostly sheer speed to beat the offensive players. He is also quite strong. |
| Daniele De Rossi | AS Roma/Italian | CDM | Daniele De Rossi is one of the best CDM's in the game, and a player you cannot leave out of an Italian based team. Strong both defensively and on the ball, De Rossi bolsters your defence and adds a bit of strength to your attack. |
| Danny Welbeck | Manchester United/English | ST | Welbeck is another useful asset to a team focusing on chemistry and is primarilly English. Welbeck is a very pacy player with excellent finishing. When fully trained to 99, he is a monster. |
| Gerard Pique | Manchester United/English | CB | Pique is one of the strongest defenders in FUT 09, hands down. He shoves most strikers off the ball and is unreal in the air. |
| Grafite | VfL Wolfsburg/Brazilian | ST | As you would imagine, this 6'3 Striker is an excellent header of the ball, but also has formidable pace to boot. Grafite is also a good finisher and hard to knock off the ball. |